Chief Risk, Safety & Insurance Officer
Core
Lead enterprise-wide strategic risk, safety, insurance, and resilience agenda for a local council, shaping organizational culture and executive decision-making.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Risk, Safety & Insurance Officer
Builds
Enterprise risk frameworks, workplace safety programs, workers compensation plans, and insurance strategies
Domain
Local Government / Risk Management & Occupational Health & Safety
Required skills
Strategic risk management, insurance claims management, WHS legislation compliance, hazard assessment, risk assessment, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, program development, cultural change management
Preferred skills
Local government experience, Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for enterprise risk, workplace safety, workers compensation, return-to-work, and insurance functions; develop and mature risk and safety frameworks ensuring governance and legislative compliance; advise senior leaders on complex risk matters; lead a small specialist team; foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope